The Most Productive People in History: 18 Extraordinarily Prolific Inventors, Artists, and Entrepreneurs, From Archimedes to Elon Musk
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Some people seem to accomplish far more than anyone should be able to. This book looks at a group of remarkable figures who produced extraordinary bodies of work, moving from ancient inventors to modern entrepreneurs. Composers such as Telemann, whose output ran to thousands of pieces, sit beside scientists, rulers and writers who packed several careers into one lifetime. The author examines each life against its historical backdrop, asking what surroundings shaped these people and which habits helped them make the most of their hours.
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Rather than offering a single formula, the chapters aim to break down working routines into practical detail, down to the daily and even hourly level. The hope is that by studying these examples, readers can find room in their own days for the things that matter most.
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